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Edgewater city leaders move forward with proposed building moratoriums
Read full article: Edgewater city leaders move forward with proposed building moratoriumsAfter several years of flooding concerns being brought forward by residents, Edgewater’s city leaders are moving forward with proposals for development moratoriums.
Report: 2 Volusia County men were among first to breach Capitol perimeter on Jan. 6
Read full article: Report: 2 Volusia County men were among first to breach Capitol perimeter on Jan. 6Two Volusia County men were arrested by the FBI on Monday and charged with assaulting several law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.
Edgewater hosts 'town hall' for flooding concerns
Read full article: Edgewater hosts 'town hall' for flooding concernsAs Edgewater continues to deal with stormwater and flooding issues in residential neighborhoods, city leaders hosted a special town hall Monday night to hear directly from impacted homeowners.
Search for missing girl in Edgewater leads to arrest of man accused of traveling to meet her
Read full article: Search for missing girl in Edgewater leads to arrest of man accused of traveling to meet herAn 18-year-old man is accused of driving from Michigan to Edgewater in an attempt to meet with a missing minor, according to police.
Edgewater motorcyclist dies after losing control, striking power pole in Volusia County
Read full article: Edgewater motorcyclist dies after losing control, striking power pole in Volusia CountyA 35-year-old man was killed on Sunday after he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a power pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Daytona Beach braces for storm surge as Milton’s winds pick up
Read full article: Daytona Beach braces for storm surge as Milton’s winds pick upAs Milton moves through Central Florida, the storm’s counter-clockwise motion is stirring up the waves on the Atlantic side of the state, which means storm surge is going to become a problem as the winds pick up.
Edgewater has plan to to handle flooding crisis, mayor says
Read full article: Edgewater has plan to to handle flooding crisis, mayor saysEdgewater residents say they can't get a break from flooding, even from the overnight rain. On Thursday morning, dozens of residents said they woke up to almost a foot of water going right up to their house, primarily in the Florida Shores neighborhood.
Edgewater fires city manager at special meeting amid flooding crisis
Read full article: Edgewater fires city manager at special meeting amid flooding crisisThe Edgewater City Council fired City Manager Glenn Irby Friday night during a special meeting, despite concerns from residents and some council members that firing Irby during a critical time would leave a vaccuum in leadership.
Edgewater sets up sandbag location prior to flood meeting
Read full article: Edgewater sets up sandbag location prior to flood meetingAs part of an ongoing effort to assist residents following severe flooding, Edgewater Mayor Diezel Depew emphasized the importance of setting up a new sandbag distribution location.
Flooded Edgewater residents demand action during city council meeting
Read full article: Flooded Edgewater residents demand action during city council meetingWhat was supposed to be a special meeting about the city manager's future turned into a platform for frustrated residents of the Florida Shores neighborhood.
‘I don’t care, dude:’ New video shows Edgewater officer arrest ‘sovereign citizen’
Read full article: ‘I don’t care, dude:’ New video shows Edgewater officer arrest ‘sovereign citizen’Police said that a motorcycle driver — Andre Narcisse, 45 — was pulled over after running a stop sign and riding with flashing blue lights.
News 6 visits Volusia massage parlors after human-trafficking bill signed into law
Read full article: News 6 visits Volusia massage parlors after human-trafficking bill signed into lawAzalea Spa in Deltona is just one of ten massage parlors in Volusia County where some employees were arrested on prostitution charges. Undercover officers went inside for massages — but got a little bit more.
VIDEO: Edgewater police arrest ‘prowler’ caught on home on surveillance camera
Read full article: VIDEO: Edgewater police arrest ‘prowler’ caught on home on surveillance cameraA man faces charges after police said he was caught on surveillance video walking around a resident’s home, according to a news release.
Plane slams into metal warehouse after landing at Edgewater airport
Read full article: Plane slams into metal warehouse after landing at Edgewater airportA pilot was able to walk away without injury after his plane slammed into a metal warehouse after landing at Massey Ranch Airpark on Friday, according to Edgewater Fire-Rescue.
Prostitution stings end with arrests at 10 Volusia County massage parlors
Read full article: Prostitution stings end with arrests at 10 Volusia County massage parlorsThe affidavits reveal that all of the suspects arrested were from China, so a language interpreter was used to help translate in most of these cases.
Bait-and-tackle shop owner near Port Orange accused of molesting 5-year-old
Read full article: Bait-and-tackle shop owner near Port Orange accused of molesting 5-year-oldDeputies explained that Patterson wasn’t a stranger to the girl, though there have yet to be any indications about additional victims.
‘We’re using nature’s filtration systems:’ Volusia group works to clean up Indian River Lagoon
Read full article: ‘We’re using nature’s filtration systems:’ Volusia group works to clean up Indian River LagoonThe Riverside Conservancy has been working to get results for the Indian River Lagoon and biologists around Central Florida say their work is helping clean up the waterway.
Fatal shooting in Edgewater connected to drug deal gone awry, police say
Read full article: Fatal shooting in Edgewater connected to drug deal gone awry, police sayIn an arrest affidavit, police said that they learned one of the injured victims had been “ripping” off the man in a drug deal within the past few weeks.
Perrine Delacour holds onto Portland Classic lead with another bogey-free round
Read full article: Perrine Delacour holds onto Portland Classic lead with another bogey-free roundPerrine Delacour held onto the Portland Classic lead Friday with another bogey-free round at Columbia Edgewater, shooting a 5-under 67 in perfect conditions a day after an opening 63 in the rain.
VIDEO: Robbery suspect captured after chase on I-95 in Volusia County
Read full article: VIDEO: Robbery suspect captured after chase on I-95 in Volusia CountyAn armed robbery suspect is in custody after he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase on Interstate 95, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Labor group requests ethics probe of Kentucky GOP gubernatorial candidate over campaign solicitation
Read full article: Labor group requests ethics probe of Kentucky GOP gubernatorial candidate over campaign solicitationA labor group has requested an ethics investigation of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron for soliciting and accepting campaign donations from a drug treatment organization under scrutiny by his office.
Edgewater officer hurt in crash while backing up sheriff’s deputy
Read full article: Edgewater officer hurt in crash while backing up sheriff’s deputyAn Edgewater police officer was hospitalized after a crash Friday night that happened as they were responding to back up a Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputy, according to the Edgewater Police Department and Florida Highway Patrol.
‘I’m going to shoot you:’ Man accused of threatening teens while stalking Edgewater woman
Read full article: ‘I’m going to shoot you:’ Man accused of threatening teens while stalking Edgewater womanA Jacksonville man has been arrested after police said he hit a teen with a gun and threatened another while stalking his ex-girlfriend in Edgewater.
Man dies in officer-involved shooting after pointing gun at Edgewater police, release shows
Read full article: Man dies in officer-involved shooting after pointing gun at Edgewater police, release showsEdgewater police are currently responding to a shooting involving officers, according to the department’s Facebook page.
Case dropped against Edgewater mayoral candidate accused of stealing campaign signs
Read full article: Case dropped against Edgewater mayoral candidate accused of stealing campaign signsThe case against an Edgewater mayoral candidate accused of stealing his opponent’s campaign signs was dropped, according to court documents released Thursday.
State nationalists gather to support Volusia County Capitol riot suspect who refused to show up for court
Read full article: State nationalists gather to support Volusia County Capitol riot suspect who refused to show up for courtA group of 50 state nationalists turned out to support a Volusia County man re-arrested for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
62-year-old Capitol riot suspect arrested again in Volusia County
Read full article: 62-year-old Capitol riot suspect arrested again in Volusia CountyA Volusia County man arrested for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol in 2021 has been arrested again for refusing to show up for court hearings.
Edgewater Capitol riot suspect skips court, arrest warrant to be issued
Read full article: Edgewater Capitol riot suspect skips court, arrest warrant to be issuedAn Edgewater man accused of being involved in the riot at the U.S. Capitol did not show up for court at his two most recent hearings, prompting a judge to approve an arrest warrant.
Edgewater mayoral candidate charged with theft after stealing opponent’s signs
Read full article: Edgewater mayoral candidate charged with theft after stealing opponent’s signsMichael Ignasiak, a former mayor of Edgewater running to retake office in November, was officially charged Friday for removing other candidates’ campaign signs near a local restaurant over the weekend.
Edgewater mayoral candidate accused of stealing opponent’s signs
Read full article: Edgewater mayoral candidate accused of stealing opponent’s signsMichael Ignasiak, a former mayor of the City of Edgewater running to retake the role, is now accused of removing other candidates’ campaign signs to make more room for his own.
Edgewater leaders estimate 3 to 4 months before debris from Hurricane Ian is cleared
Read full article: Edgewater leaders estimate 3 to 4 months before debris from Hurricane Ian is clearedIt's been three weeks since Hurricane Ian rocked Volusia County and cities are still working overtime to keep up with the debris removal.
Plane crashes in New Smyrna Beach after engine failure, officials say
Read full article: Plane crashes in New Smyrna Beach after engine failure, officials sayA plane crashed in New Smyrna Beach Thursday evening after what a pilot reported as an engine failure, according to Edgewater Fire Rescue Department.
Volusia County leaders estimate over a quarter billion in damage from Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Volusia County leaders estimate over a quarter billion in damage from Hurricane IanThe latest estimate of damages wrought in Volusia County by Hurricane Ian has surpassed a quarter of a billion dollars, according to the county’s Emergency Management Director Jim Judge.
St. Cloud issues voluntary evacuations as water levels quickly rise. Here’s where and why
Read full article: St. Cloud issues voluntary evacuations as water levels quickly rise. Here’s where and whyThe City of St. Cloud on Sunday announced voluntary evacuations had begun in Blackberry, Pemberly Pines, Summer Cove, Sugar Mill, St. Cloud Village, Soleil Blue, Jade Isle, Savannah Park, Edgewater and surrounding areas due to encroaching floodwaters.
WATCH: Residents use flotation devices to get down flooded Central Florida streets
Read full article: WATCH: Residents use flotation devices to get down flooded Central Florida streetsStreets across Central Florida are flooded after Hurricane Ian dropped historic amounts of rainfall leaving residents unable to get down some streets.
Social media post prompts Bishop Moore, Edgewater high school football games to be canceled
Read full article: Social media post prompts Bishop Moore, Edgewater high school football games to be canceledA social media post prompted the cancellation of two high school football games between Bishop Moore Catholic High School and Edgewater High School.
Edgewater police ID suspected shooter, 2 dead in hostage standoff at Narcotics Anonymous meeting
Read full article: Edgewater police ID suspected shooter, 2 dead in hostage standoff at Narcotics Anonymous meetingThree people died after a hostage situation unfolded at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in Edgewater, police said.
Man arrested after 3 dead dogs, 1 dying dog found in Edgewater house, police say
Read full article: Man arrested after 3 dead dogs, 1 dying dog found in Edgewater house, police sayA man was arrested after police found three dead dogs and one dying dog in an Edgewater home on Friday while investigating an animal complaint.
Florida man who fatally shot coworker in ‘love triangle’ found guilty, given life sentence
Read full article: Florida man who fatally shot coworker in ‘love triangle’ found guilty, given life sentenceA former Volusia County employee who fatally shot his coworker “point blank” over the victim’s alleged affair with his wife was found guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday, sentenced to life in prison, court records show.
Mims woman killed in crash that blocked Interstate 95 southbound near Edgewater
Read full article: Mims woman killed in crash that blocked Interstate 95 southbound near EdgewaterA Mims woman was killed in a crash on Interstate 95 Saturday morning that blocked southbound lanes near Edgewater, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Heavy fire at community clubhouse in Edgewater under control within minutes, officials say
Read full article: Heavy fire at community clubhouse in Edgewater under control within minutes, officials sayCrews with Edgewater Fire Rescue were dispatched to a fire early Saturday morning that they had under control in a matter of minutes, according to a city spokesperson.
Pilot’s body, plane wreckage found in Oak Hill hours after initial search, deputies say
Read full article: Pilot’s body, plane wreckage found in Oak Hill hours after initial search, deputies sayThe wreckage of a plane crash and the body of the pilot were found in Oak Hill Wednesday evening, hours after an initial search for the crash site.
MONDAY HUDDLE: Are the worst fears about Urban Meyer already being realized?
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Are the worst fears about Urban Meyer already being realized?Huddle up! Here’s a look back at the first full week of the football season, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.
Man charged with animal cruelty after machete attack on dog
Read full article: Man charged with animal cruelty after machete attack on dogA New Smyrna Beach-area man has been arrested on a felony charge of animal cruelty after he used a machete to slash a dog several times, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.